Ep. 29: Sendo travels to Japan to recruit Ippo for All Japan and spars with Takamura
Aired on April 25, 2001
The narrative follows Sendo as he travels to Japan with the specific objective of meeting Ippo. His primary goal is to persuade Ippo to participate in the All Japan competition. During this visit, Sendo is provided with an opportunity to engage in a sparring match against Takamura. This encounter serves as a key interaction within the storyline, highlighting the dynamics between these characters as Sendo pursues his recruitment efforts. The events focus on the travel, the meeting, and the subsequent physical contest without delving into broader plot resolutions or external commentary.
Episodes
- Ep. 25 · Ippo trains to counter Mashiba's flicker jabs amidst grudges and dreams
- Ep. 26 · The first boxing match between Ippo and Mashiba takes place in the ring.
- Ep. 27 · The ongoing confrontation between Ippo and Mashiba proceeds in this intense match.
- Ep. 28 · Ippo secures the title of Rookie King of Eastern Japan by defeating Mashiba.
- Ep. 29 · Sendo travels to Japan to recruit Ippo for All Japan and spars with Takamura
- Ep. 30 · Ippo masters healing his right fist before the All Japan tournament
- Ep. 31 · Retrospective on Ippo's Championship Hope Presented as Newspaper Article
- Ep. 32 · Ippo faces Sendo despite persistent hand pain requiring anesthetic injection before the match.
- Ep. 33 · Ippo and Sendo clash in a neutral zone where neither can land a decisive blow.